License bureau to move

License bureau to move
NILES -- As of 9 a.m. Monday, the Eastwood Mall driver's license and vehicle registration bureau will open in a new location within the mall, in the Dillard's concourse across from LensCrafters. Mall management has asked the bureau to leave its quarters across from Sears to accommodate a new retailer that will occupy that space, said Andrea L. Smiesko, deputy registrar. The move will occur after the bureau closes at 2 p.m. today. Bureau hours will continue to be 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays.
Cops seek witnesses
NILES -- City police are trying to find witnesses to the shooting death of Justin Blackwell of Warren, who was gunned down Thursday morning at the Royal Mall Apartments. Detective James Robbins said he spent Friday interviewing complex residents in an attempt to find a witness. Police have no suspects or motive. Blackwell was shot several times outside Apt. 60. Police have said he was staying at a friend's apartment in another part of the complex when killed.
PTA official surrenders
AUSTINTOWN -- The former Davis Elementary School PTA treasurer charged with grand theft in the case of discrepancies found in the PTA fund is to appear in Mahoning County Area Court here at 1 p.m. Monday. Melissa Crago, 26, of Riblett Road, surrendered Friday afternoon at the township police department. Police had issued a warrant Thursday. She has resigned from her post. The PTA president has said that about $2,000 is missing.
Ruling made in death
GREENVILLE, Pa. -- Police say a man found dead in a burning house in West Salem Township apparently committed suicide. Alvin James Gilmore, 67, of 223 N. State Line Road, died of a gunshot wound to the head, police said.Police Sgt. John Webster said they are still trying to determine the cause of the house fire, but it was ruled arson. He said there were several points of origin in the house. A passer-by noticed the fire at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday and called firefighters.
Man hurt in hit, run
SEBRING -- Anyone who has information about the hit-and-run of a pedestrian around 1:50 a.m. Friday on state Route 14 is asked to call the Ohio State Highway Patrol Canfield post at (330) 533-6866. Steven I. Morgan, 41, of Alliance was in critical condition in St. Elizabeth Health Center. The patrol said he was struck as he crossed the state highway between Beloit-Snodes and Smith-Goshen roads, Smith Township. A motorist who saw him lying by the side of the road reported it.
Halloween: myth, reality
SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. -- The Jennings Environmental Education Center will take a revealing look at the myth and reality of Halloween, and journey into the forest at 7 p.m. Sunday. Those attending will explore the nocturnal creatures of the forest. For details, call the center at (724) 794-6011.
Youngstown man facescharge in Campbell case
CAMPBELL -- Charges of aggravated robbery, obstructing official business and carrying a concealed weapon against a Youngstown man accused in a home invasion case have been dismissed in exchange for a waiver of his right to a preliminary hearing. A charge of aggravated burglary remains against Marco D. Hammond Jr., 18, of Chatham Lane, and it was waived to the grand jury during Campbell Municipal Court action Friday. Hammond was captured at his home Oct. 22 within minutes after police chased him and two other men from a McCartney Road home, police said. Police said the three robbed an occupant of the house but were frightened off when someone in the house called 911 and police arrived. Two men escaped and remain at large but officers were able to follow Hammond on foot and by cruiser to his home, where he was found hiding in the attic, police said. Police said a handgun also was found in the attic, and two watches taken from a victim at the McCartney Road home were found in a coat that police believe Hammond was wearing as he fled. He remained in Mahoning County Jail on Friday on $10,000 bond.